Mercedes S class is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes E class engine produces 83 HP less power than Mercedes S class, whereas torque is 172 NM less than Mercedes S class. Due to the lower power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 5.3 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
7.1
10.3
Real fuel consumption:
6.9 l/100km
9.8 l/100km
The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes E class consumes 3.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes S class, which means that by driving the Mercedes E class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 480 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes E class consumes 2.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes S class.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
100 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
980 km in combined cycle
970 km in combined cycle
1010 km with real consumption
1020 km with real consumption
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
630'000 km
630'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:
16 years
8 years
Engine spread:
Used only for this car
Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes G klase
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts.
Dimensions
Length:
4.74 m
5.11 m
Width:
1.74 m
1.89 m
Height:
1.43 m
1.49 m
Mercedes E class is smaller. Mercedes E class is 37 cm shorter than the Mercedes S class, 15 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes E class is 6 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
no data
no data
Turning diameter:
11.2 meters
12.1 meters
The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.9 metres less than that of the Mercedes S class, which means Mercedes E class can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg):
1`500
2`100
Safety:
no data
no data
Quality:
Mercedes S class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes E class has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Mercedes S class, so Mercedes S class quality is probably significantly better
